National Consultant Region 8 Field Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
The job is posted by the UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) Philippines Country Office, specifically the HDP Nexus Strategy Execution Team - Field Coordination Unit. UNFPA is a leading organization in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights, established to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The organization operates in numerous countries worldwide, focusing on improving reproductive health, gender equality, and population and development issues. UNFPA is committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls, and it works closely with various stakeholders, including governments, civil society organizations, and other UN agencies. The Philippines Country Office is dedicated to implementing the 9th Country Programme, which aims to address critical issues such as adolescent pregnancy and maternal mortality in the region.

Job Overview:
The National Consultant Region 8 Field Coordinator is tasked with the day-to-day coordination, management, advocacy, and visibility of UNFPA’s 9th Country Programme implementation in Eastern Visayas. This role is crucial for supporting the effective and timely implementation, monitoring, reporting, and communication of UNFPA interventions and results under the Joint Programme on Accelerating the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy (JPARAP). The Coordinator will focus on the Provinces of Samar and Eastern Samar, engaging regional-level stakeholders across the humanitarian-development continuum. The position requires collaboration with various teams based in the Manila Office, including Sexual and Reproductive Health, Gender/GBV, Adolescent and Youth, Population and Development, Humanitarian, Partnerships and Advocacy, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Operations teams. The Coordinator will report directly to the UNFPA Assistant Representative, ensuring that all activities align with the organization's goals and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Region 8 Field Coordinator include:

• Program Management & Implementation: Develop and review work plans addressing adolescent pregnancy, maternal mortality, family planning, and GBV. Ensure program alignment across the humanitarian-development continuum and recommend strategies for effective implementation. Provide technical inputs for baseline, midline, and endline surveys with the JPARAP M&E team. Support the 9th CP M&E Plan and contribute to reports on JPARAP and related initiatives.
• Partnership, Coordination & Advocacy: Establish and strengthen partnerships with government agencies, CSOs, UN agencies, and key stakeholders in Southern Leyte. Represent UNFPA in provincial-level coordination mechanisms for the 9th Country Programme. Organize and facilitate JPARAP Provincial Steering Committee meetings and coordinate with regional and national steering committees. Support advocacy and resource mobilization efforts to expand UNFPA’s investments in adolescent health, family planning, and GBV.
• Capacity Building & Knowledge Management: Provide technical assistance to government agencies, CSOs, and partners on SRH, family planning, and GBV response. Gather field-level insights to inform policy and program improvements. Provide updates to the UNFPA Country Office on progress, challenges, and recommendations.
• Community Engagement: Promote community-led approaches to ensure interventions meet the needs of women, adolescents, and marginalized groups. Support Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) mechanisms to enable community feedback and engagement. Assess emerging risks and humanitarian needs and contribute to emergency response planning.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support program implementation and stakeholder coordination.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Region 8 Field Coordinator position include: Education: An advanced degree in Public Health, International Studies, or other related social disciplines is preferred. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, International Studies, or other related social science disciplines with two years of relevant experience is acceptable. Knowledge and Experience: Up to two years of professional experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health or gender, with demonstrated experience in program/project management and coordination for Joint Programs is desirable. Practical experience in design, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects is essential. Proficiency in using office software packages and web-based management systems is also required.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced degree in Public Health, International Studies, or other related social disciplines. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in these fields combined with two years of relevant experience is acceptable. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of sexual and reproductive health issues and the socio-political context in which UNFPA operates.

Experience:
The position requires up to two years of professional experience in sexual and reproductive health or gender, with a focus on program/project management and coordination for Joint Programs. Candidates should have practical experience in the design, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects, which is essential for effectively managing the responsibilities of the Field Coordinator role.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of local languages such as Tagalog, Bisaya, and/or Waray is desirable. Proficiency in these languages will facilitate effective communication with local stakeholders and communities, enhancing the impact of UNFPA's programs.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to last from April 2025 to February 2026, with the individual working from Monday to Friday on a monthly fee basis. The duty station is Tacloban City, with reporting to the UNFPA Country Office in Mandaluyong City. The consultant will be required to submit a monthly accomplishment report detailing target deliverables, deliverables achieved, and other comments or remarks. The Field Coordinator will work under the overall supervision of the Country Representative and the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative, coordinating with various teams to ensure alignment with the 9th Country Programme outcomes, outputs, and timeline. Expected travel to program sites may be necessary as needed.